You Can Be a Winner with This Fancy Roast Chicken Dinner



We nailed the roasting time and oven temperature for a golden, juicy bird and discovered the key to a savory, satisfying side. (Hint: All you need is a sharp knife.)

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29 Comments

  1. It came out fantastic. Moist chicken with crispy skin cooked just right. I even had some couscus with roasted red peppers in red wine vinegar sitting in my fridge and pantry. This chicken dinner recipe is a winner.

  2. I am trying this right as I type this. We love a roast chicken on Sunday and eat the left overs early in the week. Using the skillet instead of a roasting pan sounds great to me – less
    pan to clean! The cut to the skin before roasting is brilliant. I noticed how much water/juices build up in there when leaving the skin intact. I'll give you an update when it's all done. Thank you for this!

  3. Seasoning on top of the skin right before roasting does nothing for the meat itself and leaves it severely lacking in flavor. I would at least try to lift the skin and season underneath so it contacts the meat directly. Best would be to dry brine overnight.

    Also using the drippings for a side means you don't get to use the juices to try to cover up that the white meat is very bland.

  4. I cringe when y'all put a towel right next to a burner. A fireman would tell you to keep that cloth 3 feet away from the flame. 2. I consider that chicken thigh exposed at 7:37 undercooked and unappetizing. My family would not want to eat that. What we would do is save the dark meat and use it for another dish so it gets cooked enough.

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